Colony Bankcorp posts presentation on planned First Reliance Bancshares merger strategy and financial impact

Colony Bankcorp, Inc.
FIRST RELIANCE BANCSHARES INC

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  • Colony Bankcorp outlined a merger with First Reliance Bancshares to create a pro forma bank with more than $5 billion of assets.
  • Deal terms call for 80% stock, 20% cash consideration; 0.94 CBAN shares per FSRL share or $19.75 per share in cash.
  • Implied aggregate transaction value of $163 million; implied ownership split of 77% CBAN, 23% FSRL.
  • Closing targeted for Q4 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals, shareholder votes.
  • Presentation targets about 20% 2027 EPS accretion with full cost saves; about 12% TBVPS dilution, earnback in under 3.5 years.


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